Ready to get onto the snow, but need to rent some gear before heading up to Mt. Baker? Bellingham has several options available. Here is a list to get you started.
AMERICAN ALPINE INSTITUTE EQUIPMENT SHOP
1513 12th Street Bellingham, Washington
360-671-1570
(Hours: Monday to Friday 10-6)
- RENTALS
- Snowsports
- Â Skis
- Splitboards
- Boots
- Skins
- Poles
- Snowshoes
- Kid snowshoes
- Â And other alpine terrain equipment
- Climbing gear
- Camping gear
- Snowsports
- ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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- Ski/Board base clean & hot wax
- Ptex Base repair
- Skin trimming and re-gluing
- Intuition boot liner molding
- Misc. service work
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BACKCOUNTRY ESSENTIALS
214 W. Holly Street Bellingham, Washington
360-543-5678
(Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 to 7, Sunday 12 to 5)
- RENTALS
- Snowsports
- Skis
- Boots
- Poles
- Cross-country equipment
- Snowshoes
- Crampons
- Ice tools/axes
- And other alpine terrain equipment
- Snowsports
- Â ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Basic tune-ups
- Repair tune-ups
- Wax
- Edge Sharpen
- Hip belt or boot liner moldings
- Mounting
- Skin trims
GLAICER SKI SHOP
9966 Mt. Baker Highway Glaicer, WA 98244
360-599-1943
(Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00-5:30, Friday 8:00-6, Saturday and Sunday 7:30-6)
- RENTALS
- Â Snowsports
- Skis
- Alpine
- Telemark
- Backcountry
- Cross Country
- Cross Country for kids
- Snowboards
- Kids
- Basic
- Premium
- Splitboard
- Snowshoes
- Ski pants/jackets
- Poles
- Crampons
- Helmets
- Skis
- Â Snowsports
- ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Hot wax skis and boards
- Edge and wax
- Full tune up
- Basic repair
- Binding adjustment
- And other equipment & safety services
YEAGERS SPORTING GOODS
3101 Northwest Ave Bellingham, Washington 98225
360-733-1080
(Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 to 6, Sunday 10-5)
- Rentals
- Â Snowsports
- Skis
- Boots
- Helmets
- Poles
- Snowboards
- Bindings
- Cross-country and snowshoes
- ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Wax
- Edge tune
- Base grind
- Stone grind
- Binding mount
- Â Snowsports
- Paddle sports (At Lake Padden Park West Entrance near the Swim Beach, contact: 360-306-2450)
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- Canoes
- Stand up Paddle Boards
- Kayaks
- Tandem
- Specialty
- Sit-on-top
About the Author: Annette
Annette Bagley is the Director of Marketing for Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. As a writer and media relations consultant, her work has appeared in local and national media. She has been enjoying life in the Bellingham and Whatcom County region for more than a decade. Her ideal escapes include water, mountains, a farm visit, or a history lesson, accompanied by good food and a glass of wine.